Sweet moment

We really treasure and like this sweet moment.
Hand-in-Hand we grow up together.

Writing

Last Saturday morning, after catching the favourite cartoon,Xuan and didi asked for papers, oil pastel, marker pens, pencils. Of course, mommy and papa were glad as they could then proceed to "rush" through the weekly household chores and cleaning. 30 minutes later, to our pleasant surprise, Xuan wrote a short paragraph of the above. :D

Thereafter, she also wrote a short story on favourite "imagine" pet, a cat whom she named rainbow.

We are glad to see Xuan coming up with little story now and then. A good start to creative writing. She also keeps a diary in her drawer where she drops little lines and notes when she has the "feel".

What's up this holiday?

In a blink, 1 week holiday is over!

Xuan had a good break from school the past week. Although there are given homework from mommy on certain days, they are manageable and are completed within an hour.:D It was a good week with didi.

See the fun we have!


We went Polliwogs! Both didi and I had so much fun!!!
Mommy promised Polliwogs fun if I do a good job in school and a good girl at home!
So I get my reward for my effort put in! Yay!


We had art and crafts sessions at home. We painted, drew, wrote short stories, and of course sand art fun!


Xuan was delighted to go library and borrow her favourite story books for the holiday! We are very happy that Xuan enjoys reading a lot!


We had playground fun last friday morning too. We went fitness corner. We went riding scooters too!
What a healthy way to spend our morning!

Now, Xuan and didi are ready to go back to school! In fact, Xuan told mommy that she misses school!! :D

Term 1 review

Xuan came back with a folder of progress report and mini assessment "test" papers for all subject on the last day of term 1.

We are very glad to see that Xuan has done well and has put in her due effort as promised. Compared to initial weeks of school term, Xuan has settled down well. She knows the expectations from school better now eg. to finish a piece of work on time and well.

There are various assessment categories for all subjects. Each category has a long comprehensive checklist where the child is graded from average, good, excellent to very competent.

For english, Xuan scores competent in reading, grammar, vocabularly and poetry recitation. Teacher commented that Xuan put in a good effort for the show and tell except that she was a bit too soft. Penmanship was given an average. The penmanship was graded based on a written assignment back in end January. Xuan has shown consiousness in improving her handwriting after repeated reminders and encouragement in recent weeks.

Xuan did a great job for Math final review paper and get full mark (:D). Continue the hard work and consistency. Rememeber that practise makes perfect and there is no shortcut to good result, dear daughter.

Xuan also did a good job for Chinese. She was given competent grade for listen, read and speak categories. The read and speak category was conducted like a formal oral session like what mommy and papa used to have during their school days. However, teacher would like Xuan to improve on her penmanship! :p

Actually, Xuan could write neatly especially after repeated reminders and "warnings" from mommy. So it is a matter of whether she put in that due effort when doing her work in school. So we know that, more daily reminders and "warnings" are still needed in term 2.:p

At the end of term 2, the children will be assessed and band into "bridging, core and higher chinese" for Chinese lesson. We hope that Xuan continues to put in her best effort and could join the higher chinese band. For that, the child needs to be competent in all 4 areas of listen, speak, read and write with more emphasis on listen and speak. Jia you Xuan!!

From term 2, all assessments will be graded. From the term 2 spelling list, we could see the marked difference in expectations too. From a very kind weekly 5 words to 10 words per week. And, out of the 10 words, 4 of them come in 2 words e.g. collecting pollen. So in actual fact, there are 14 words per week. Ting xie also comes in chinese characters cum hanyu pinyin.

It's alright, dear Xuan. Like what mommy and papa always say, no matter what the result is, most importantly, we done our best and have worked hard! :D

Overall, well done Xuan and all the best to your learning years!

White board craze again

The white board craze is here again.

No papers and pencils for the time being. Xuan just wants white board and markers now.


Drawing using markers is so much fun.. hehehe..


Maybe I can remember my ting xie better with using whiteboard and marker too! :p

Lunar Chinese New Year

Time passes in a blink of an eye. We are already in the year of Snake.
We were too busy to pen down any post during the Chinese New Year then.

We wish for best health, happiness, & smooth sailing 2013 for all loved ones.
We wish for more energy to run around to face all challenges.
We wish for more wisdom to lead more meaningful years and to pass on to our dear Xuan and Kai.

A glimpse of our CNY 2013 celebration..


Reunion dinner at home


Mommy's best helpers in peeling quail eggs. Both Xuan and didi doing their part in preparing our reunion dinner. Didi wasn't too good at it last year but he is very careful and patient this year and successfully peeled many quail eggs nicely!


See how skilful I am at peeling quail eggs this year! Yay!


Xuan in her favourite princess pjyamas and bedsheet to welcome the year of snake.


Didi was so happy in his favourite McQueen pyjamas and of course sleeping on his new Mcqueen bedsheets!


1st day of CNY. All of us decked in brightly coloured attire!


Our da jie da!


Red muscle boy of the year!


2nd day of CNY. Slightly subtle colours but warm enough for good year!


Our little sweet candy girl! Yes, we wish for peace, safe and a smooth sailing 2013!


Papa's 2 darlings. Papa said that both of us are his and mommy's magical light of their life.


Mommy dearest baobeis who stick to her and want her no matter how strict mommy is with them. Cos they know that mommy loves them most.


Our happy magical lights of our family!

Our very own sensible Xuan

We were all watching some television programme when suddenly Xuan said,"

"Next time when i grow up and get married, I want to stay around Tiong Bahru. I want to stay near you. Then I don't have to drive, or take train or take taxi. I can just walk and reach home very fast! And I can visit you very often, mommy! Is it a good idea? I hope my future boyfriend will agree to my idea."

and Xuan went smiling and giggling happily.

What a sensible and loving thought that my Xuan has!



We were really puzzled. Has my daughter grown up too fast? hummm
We really don't know where she gets the idea of future boyfriend .... hummm